Buffalo Bills TV schedule 2024: How to watch free live streams today

The Buffalo Bills 2024 NFL season officially kicks off on Sunday, September 8 against the Arizona Cardinals at Highmark Stadium. The Bills 17-game schedule runs through the beginning of January, as the Josh Allen-led Bills start their march to the 2025 NFL Playoffs.

Bills fans can tune in all season long on TV, or via live stream online, But navigating the best place to watch every Buffalo Bills NFL game can be complicated.

Buffalo Bills games don’t always air on the same channel, and some are even exclusive to live TV streaming services. Cord cutters also have to figure out which live TV streaming services, such as fuboTV (free trial) or DirecTV Stream (free trial), have which channels.

STREAM: Buffalo Bills football on DirecTV Stream (free trial).

Use our guide to stream every Buffalo Bills game during the 2024-25 NFL season, and find the full schedule of games with streaming options, TV channels, times, dates and more information.

Full 2024 Buffalo Bills schedule

Week 1: Arizona Cardinals @ Buffalo Bills

Sunday, September 8, 1 p.m. on CBS.

Highmark Stadium, Orchard Park, New York (TICKETS)

Buffalo opens its season as the betting favorite thanks to an improved injury outlook ahead of the game. But much remains to be seen of this so-called “team in transition,” following the departure of more than a dozen longtime starters this past offseason. Buffalo’s showdown with Arizona will be the first true taste of things to come following a 1-2 performance in the preseason. Stream on fuboTV, DirecTV Stream, Hulu + Live TV, Paramount+.

Week 2: Buffalo Bills @ Miami Dolphins

Thursday, September 12, 8:15 p.m. on Prime Video. (Thursday Night Football)

Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens, Florida (TICKETS)

Just a week in, and already on primetime, as the Bills clash with the team they ousted from the top spot in the AFC East at the very end of the contentious 2023-24 NFL season. The Bills’ crucial 21-14 win over Miami in Week 18 still looms large. Stream on Prime Video.

Week 3: Jacksonville Jaguars @ Buffalo Bills

Monday, September 23:, 7:30 p.m. on ESPN. (Monday Night Football)

Highmark Stadium, Orchard Park, New York (TICKETS)

Back-to-back primetime slots will serve the Bills particularly well this week, thanks to an extended rest since their last game, which was on Thursday. After a tough loss in London last season, the Bills get to host Trevor Lawrence and the Jaguars in a proper home game this time. Stream on fuboTV, Sling, DirecTV Stream, Hulu + Live TV, ESPN+.

Week 4: Buffalo Bills @ Baltimore Ravens

Sunday, September 29, 8:20 p.m. on NBC. (Sunday Night Football)

M&T Bank Stadium, Baltimore, Maryland (TICKETS)

Three primetime slots in a row! This time it’s a quicker, six-day turnaround against a Lamar Jackson-led Ravens. Last time these teams met in 2022, Buffalo won 23-20. Stream on fuboTV, DirecTV Stream, Hulu + Live TV, Peacock.

Week 5: Buffalo Bills @ Houston Texans

Sunday, October 6: 1 p.m. on CBS.

NRG Stadium, Houston, Texas (TICKETS)

It’s the revenge game for the Buffalo Bills and former wide receiver Stefon Diggs, who now plays in Houston. A lot of eyes will be on the Allen-Diggs showdown. Stream on fuboTV, DirecTV Stream, Hulu + Live TV, Paramount+.

Week 6: Buffalo Bills @ New York Jets

Monday, October 14, 8:15 p.m. on ESPN. (Monday Night Football)

MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey (TICKETS)

The first divisional showdown between these rival New York teams. Last season, Buffalo avoided a true showdown with Aaron Rodgers after the veteran QB sustained a season-ending injury in the two teams’ Week 1 matchup. Buffalo lost that game anyway, but got payback in December. Stream on fuboTV, Sling, DirecTV Stream, Hulu + Live TV, ESPN+.

Week 7: Tennessee Titans @ Buffalo Bills

Sunday, October 20, 1 p.m. on CBS.

Highmark Stadium, Orchard Park, New York (TICKETS)

This could be a game that heavily favors the Bills, as Sean McDermott historically owns young quarterbacks like Will Levis. Stream on fuboTV, DirecTV Stream, Hulu + Live TV, Paramount+.

Week 8: Buffalo Bills @ Seattle Seahawks

Sunday, October 27, 1:05 p.m. on FOX.

Lumen Field, Seattle, Washington (TICKETS)

Buffalo heads West for a showdown that hasn’t been played since 2020. Seattle has an 8-6 series lead, but Buffalo won 44-34 last time out. Stream on fuboTV, DirecTV Stream, Hulu + Live TV.

Week 9 Miami Dolphins @ Buffalo Bills

Sunday, November 3, 1 p.m. on CBS.

Highmark Stadium, Orchard Park, New York (TICKETS)

The first divisional rematch for Buffalo of the season could well set the tone for the rest of the year. The Bills will be in the market for a solid win here at the official halfway point of the season. Stream on fuboTV, DirecTV Stream, Hulu + Live TV, Paramount+.

Week 10: Buffalo Bills @ Indianapolis Colts

Sunday, November 10, 1 p.m. on CBS.

Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, Indiana (TICKETS)

The Bills clash with another relatively inexperienced quarterback in Anthony Richardson, who played just four games for the Colts last season. Buffalo leads this series 38-33-1. Stream on fuboTV, DirecTV Stream, Hulu + Live TV, Paramount+.

Week 11: Kansas City Chiefs @ Buffalo Bills

Sunday, November 17, 4:25 p.m. on CBS.

Highmark Stadium, Orchard Park, New York (TICKETS)

All eyes are on this showdown between Allen and Patrick Mahomes, two AFC rivals who have a storied history. For the Bills, they want nothing more than a repeat of last season’s 20-17 win over the would-be Super Bowl champs, and to avoid a repeat of Buffalo’s tragic 27-24 loss to Kansas City in the Divisional Round. Stream on fuboTV, DirecTV Stream, Hulu + Live TV, Paramount+.

Week 12: BYE

Week 13: San Francisco 49ers @ Buffalo Bills

Sunday, December 1, 8:20 p.m. on NBC. (Sunday Night Football)

Highmark Stadium, Orchard Park, New York (TICKETS)

The 49ers make the long trip East, and face the bitter Western New York weather in December. Allen has yet to square off with Brock Purdy during his tenure with the 49ers, who joined the team in 2022. The teams last clashed in 2020. Stream on fuboTV, DirecTV Stream, Hulu + Live TV, Peacock.

Week 14: Buffalo Bills @ Los Angeles Rams

Sunday, December 8, 1:25 p.m. on FOX.

SoFi Stadium, Inglewood, California (TICKETS)

Buffalo has a 9-5 series lead headed into this late season showdown. Buffalo Beat Los Angeles 33-10 at their last meeting in 2022. Stream on fuboTV, DirecTV Stream, Hulu + Live TV.

Week 15: Buffalo Bills @ Detroit Lions

Sunday, December 15, 4:25 p.m. on CBS.

Ford Field, Detroit, Michigan (TICKETS)

The Lions have real Super Bowl buzz this year. Then again, so do the Bills, and some observers see this as a possible Super Bowl preview. Stream on fuboTV, DirecTV Stream, Hulu + Live TV, Paramount+.

Week 16: New England Patriots @ Buffalo Bills

Sunday, December 22, 1 p.m. on CBS.

Highmark Stadium, Orchard Park, New York (TICKETS)

The Bills wrap the season against the Patriots for two games in just three weeks. This is the first. At this point, the verdict should be in on whether New England has been able to recover from back-to-back losing seasons. Stream on fuboTV, DirecTV Stream, Hulu + Live TV, Paramount+.

Week 17: New York Jets @ Buffalo Bills

Sunday, December 29, 1 p.m. on CBS.

Highmark Stadium, Orchard Park, New York (TICKETS)

A rematch for (hopefully) Allen and (hopefully) Rodgers, although who knows how things will look at this stage of the season. Buffalo will try for a crucial late season win that could impact the final Wild Card standings. Stream on fuboTV, DirecTV Stream, Hulu + Live TV, Paramount+.

Week 18: Buffalo Bills @ New England Patriots

Sunday, January 5, time TBD, channel TBD.

Gillette Stadium, Foxborough, Massachusetts (TICKETS)

This game is TBD until later in the season, but it is tentatively slated for Sunday, January 5. The Bills wrap the 2024-25 regular season, as eyes turn to the playoffs.

What channel are Buffalo Bills games on?

Nine of the Bills’ 17 games this season will air on CBS, two will air on FOX, two on NBC and two on ESPN. Sunday afternoon games are split by market, and fans can check the coverage map here to see if the game will air in their market, and on which channels. Primetime games and special broadcasts air nationwide.

Channel finder: DirecTV, Verizon Fios, Cox, Xfinity, Spectrum, Optimum

Check syracuse.com/buffalo-bills before every game for a post detailing how to watch the game and stream it online. Live Bills game audio can be heard on WGR 550 or streaming online.

What is the best live TV streaming service for the Buffalo Bills?

When it comes to streaming services, there are several that will have you mostly covered for the season, but none that will give you everything. At a minimum, fans will need a comprehensive streaming service like DirecTV Stream or fuboTV, plus Amazon Prime Video, in order to get every single game this season.

Here’s what you need to know about each streaming service:

fuboTV (free trial) is currently the best option for Buffalo Bills fans, and has every game that appears on FOX, CBS, NBC and ESPN. It carries local stations in most markets. The service currently starts at $49.99 for the first month, then $79.99 per month afterward, and no additional add-ons are required. Fubo’s basic service includes over 190 channels and unlimited DVR space.

DirecTV Stream (free trial) and carries all relevant channels at the Choice Package level, and it is available at a discounted, $69.99 rate for a limited time. An ongoing dispute with Disney has removed ESPN temporarily from the service, but will likely be resolved in the coming weeks once the companies reach an agreement. DTV Stream starts with a free trial. You’ll want to check local channel availability, as local contracts can sometimes impact availability. DirecTV Stream includes 125+ channels, Unlimited DVR storage and thousands of on-demand titles.

Hulu + Live TV (free trial) is essentially the same service as fuboTV, from a Bills fan’s perspective, and it has some tempting perks to consider. Subscribers get Hulu, ESPN Plus and Disney Plus included in their base price of $76.99 per month, which more than makes up for the shorter, three-week free trial. Hulu + Live TV includes more than 95 channels and Unlimited DVR storage.

Sling is a cheap option (just $40 a month), but it gives you a comparatively small slate of games. Fans will need an HD Antenna, like this one, in order to access local channels like CBS, FOX and NBC. Sling is currently offering $25 off its first month of service. Fans will need to choose Sling Orange to get ESPN channels. Sling Blue offers NFL Network, but the Bills are not slated for any NFLN games this season. Fans can combine Orange and Blue for a higher rate.

Prime Video (free trial) is a necessary addition for fans who want the most comprehensive NFL coverage this season. Once again, Amazon has rights to every Thursday Night Football game in 2024, including Buffalo’s clash with Miami in Week 2. Anyone who is a fan of primetime football will want this service, however, as it will air the first game of the week, every week, all season long.

Paramount Plus (free trial) is actually a strong option for Bills fans in market who are looking to cut costs. It will carry all nine Bills games on CBS this season, plus in-market NFL broadcasts on CBS for all other teams, making for a good chunk of games. If you have premium service like fuboTV or DTV Stream, this is an unnecessary addition. However, paired with Prime, ESPN+ and Peacock, NFL fans can get a wide selection of games each week without paying for a full cable or live TV subscription.

ESPN Plus does not offer a free trial, but for the fan who is looking for some regular NFL coverage without paying premium TV service rates, ESPN Plus does carry Monday Night Football games all season long. It costs $10.99 per month, and can be bundled with other Disney services, however, if you have any of the other services above (except Prime Video and Paramount), anything ESPN Plus would give you is already covered.

Peacock is like ESPN Plus above, but for Sunday Night Football games on NBC, instead of MNF on ESPN. For a la cart viewing, its worth considering (the Bills have two such games this year), but for anyone else, it’s an easy skip.

NFL Plus is also worth mentioning, especially for Bills fans out of market. NFL Plus gives fans live, out-of-market NFL games all season, plus NFL Network and game audio, and starts at just $6.99/month. There is no free trial available, but for Bills fans outside the broader Buffalo market, it could be your best viewing solution, and come at a much cheaper price than the other options above.

Where to buy Buffalo Bills tickets online

Fans can get single-game tickets to any of the Bills’ home or away games right now via resellers like SeatGeek, StubHub or VividSeats.

Can I bet on the Bills?

Yes, you can bet on the Bills from your phone in New York State, and we’ve compiled some of the best introductory offers to help navigate your first bets from BetMGM, FanDuel, DraftKings, Bet365 and more.

What about other NFL teams schedules?

Looking for a different team? Find out how to watch the New York Jets and New York Giants all season. You can also find full 2024 season schedules for the Buffalo Bills, New York Jets and New York Giants on syracuse.com, including the best places to buy tickets for each team’s home and away games this season.